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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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